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Black Forest Labs’ Best Model
December 16, 2025 — Black Forest Labs, the creator of FLUX, launches FLUX.2 [max], their most advanced image generation model. Two main new features: web-based contextual generation and support for up to 10 reference images.
FLUX.2 [max] is here. Our highest quality model to date. — @bfl_ml on X
Key Features
Grounded Generation
The main novelty of FLUX.2 [max]: contextual generation. The model can search the web in real-time to enrich its creations with current information.
| Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| Web Search | Real-time context during generation |
| Relevance | Images based on up-to-date data |
| Precision | Faithful representation of recent concepts |
Concretely, ask for an image of a recent event, a newly launched product, or a personality in the news — FLUX.2 [max] can fetch the necessary information to produce a relevant result.
Multi-Reference Images
FLUX.2 [max] supports up to 10 simultaneous reference images. Concretely:
- Product Consistency — Generate marketing visuals with your exact product
- Recurring Characters — Maintain a character’s appearance across multiple images
- Consistent Styles — Apply a precise visual style repeatably
Up to 10 reference images. Products, characters, styles stay consistent. — @bfl_ml on X
Output Quality
- Resolution: 4MP (4 megapixels) photorealistic
- Styles: Faithful representation of multiple artistic styles
- Prompt following: Precise understanding of text instructions
ArtificialAnlys Ranking
FLUX.2 [max] ranks World #2 on the ArtificialAnalysis benchmark, the reference for evaluating image generation models:
| Category | Position |
|---|---|
| Text-to-Image | #2 |
| Image Editing | #2 |
This ranking places Black Forest Labs just behind the sector leaders.
FLUX.2 Range
FLUX.2 [max] fits into a complete range:
| Model | Positioning | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| FLUX.2 [max] | Premium | Maximum quality, advanced features |
| FLUX.2 [pro] | Production | Quality/speed balance for production |
| FLUX.2 [flex] | Flexible | Varied use cases |
Availability and Access
Playground
Test FLUX.2 [max] for free on playground.bfl.ai. Intuitive interface to experiment without commitment.
API
For integration into your applications:
- Documentation: docs.bfl.ai
- Endpoints: Standard REST API
- SDK: Python support and other languages
Open Weights
Black Forest Labs maintains its open philosophy with weights available for self-hosted deployment.
Context: Black Forest Labs
Founded by former researchers from Stability AI, Black Forest Labs has quickly established itself as a major player in image generation. The company raised 3.25 billion.
This massive fundraising testifies to investor confidence in FLUX technology and the team’s vision. FLUX.2 [max] represents the fruit of this investment.
FLUX History
| Version | Date | Key Innovation |
|---|---|---|
| FLUX.1 | 2024 | Launch, remarkable quality |
| FLUX.1.1 | 2024 | Speed improvements |
| FLUX.2 | 2025 | New complete generation |
| FLUX.2 [max] | Dec 2025 | Grounded generation, multi-ref |
What This Means
FLUX.2 [max] represents a significant evolution in AI image generation:
- End of Isolation — Models can now access current information via the web
- Professional Consistency — Multi-referencing meets the needs of professional creators
- Intensified Competition — Pressure mounts on Midjourney, DALL-E, and Stable Diffusion
For creators, marketers, and developers, FLUX.2 [max] opens possibilities previously reserved for complex multi-tool workflows.